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Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)A common and extensible application enablingplatform for new business opportunitiesNurit SprecherApril 20, 20211 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
MEC: Getting closer to people andconnected objects Ultra-low latency Proximity High Bandwidth Location awareness Real-time insight into network& context information2 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
MEC: the opportunityA service environment for enterprise, verticals and application ecosystemsMEC Value-Adding APIs3 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
ETSI MEC: enabling applications in distributed cloudsWhere are we now?Foundation for Edge Computing created: fully standardized solution to enable applications in distributed cloud, created by ETSI MEC 3GPP110 members - Operators – Tech Vendors – IT players – Industries – App developers4 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
ETSI MEC: foundation for edge computing (1)MEC rmNew Class ofServices(open architecture; openAPIs; open ecosystem)(application plug & play;common API framework)(a focal point forcollaboration betweenOperators & Enterprises)Agile, value-sharing digital platformFlexible applicability & deployment optionsA key stone of the URLLC transformation MEC enables speed of innovation and value cocreation with the ecosystems of differentindustries. MEC provides a common and extensible universalapplication platform which is aligned with theoverall cloud transformation and is a naturalelement of 5G. MEC enables new class of premium SLA-drivenapplications that require real-time delivery of liveand on-demand content as well as a high degreeof interactivity. MEC can be brought to all locations: far edge,enterprise edge, access, aggregation hub,distributed data center, centralized data center. MEC supports the digital transformation andmobilization of the enterprise industries. It is a keyenabler for IoT and mission critical, verticalsolutions. MEC exposes information that can be used byapplications to create value and enhance userexperience. MEC opens new business opportunities withenterprises and verticals, especially in ultra-lowlatency use cases.5 2021 Nokia MEC can be deployed in different cloudenvironments.3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
ETSI MEC: foundation for edge computing (2)Enables a myriad of new use cases across multiple sectors as well as innovative business opportunities6 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
ETSI MEC: foundation for edge computing (3)MEC in 5GSecurityFederationMEC Ecosystem3GPP 5G MEC integration, with enablersspecified in 3GPP SA2Ensures security and privacyInteraction and coordination betweenMEC platforms and MEC systems,supporting multi-operator, -network, vendor environmentMEC OpenAPIs available at the ETSI forgesite; white paper on “developing softwarefor MEC”Operator-driven work item in ETSI MECSuccessful MEC HackathonsMulti-access support: LTE, WiFi, MulteFire,CBRS, 5G, Fixed network7Compliance with regulatory and legalrequirementsMEC Sandbox environmentTesting frameworkSupport for mobilityIndustry enablementOpenly availableMEC API conformance test specifications,based on MEC testing methodologyguidelines and frameworkSupport for UE (User Equipment) mobilityand service continuity, for both statelessand stateful applications5GAA, 5G-ACIA, AkrainoMEC in open source: several MEC-basedBlueprints in the Linux Foundation Akrainoproject 2021 NokiaA bunch of white papers describingdeployment options and solutions forIndustries: - MEC in an Enterprise setting MEC in 5G networks - cloud RAN and MEC :a perfect paring - enhanced DNS supporttowards Distributed MEC Environments,etc.3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical ViewpointsFrom proof of concept to proof ofviability in a live network environment
Attracting the application developersAPI valueToolsCommunityDo I understand the value of the API?What kind of tools are available?Is there any active community?Do I understand how to use the API?How can I play with the API?How can I get involved?How simple is it to implement?Can I validate my implementation?Business modelsHow can I make money out of this?white papers: Business opportunities andmonetization options for MEC Stakeholder analysis andfeasibility study for MEC8 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
MEC in 5GMEC is key to deliver the expected 5G performance attributes inpractical end-to-end use cases.MEC is considered in 3GPP 5G Architecture from the beginning.3GPP SA2 specified enablers for MEC as an AF, for example:Nokia White Paper: Enabling applicationsat the edge of the 5G NetworkETSI White Paper: MEC in 5G9 2021 Nokia Selection of User Plane Function (UPF) close to the UE Local UPF re-selection (based on UE mobility events) Concurrent access to local DN (Data Network) and central DN in asingle PDU session. Support MEC requests for local traffic steering locally (per UE or agroup of UEs). Local UPF access to applications Delivery of UE mobility information to trigger UPF re-selection Indication of LADN (Local Access Data Network) availability Interface of Information Exposure towards MEC applications Charging support for locally steered trafficMEC enables services to be offered at the optimal networklocation, edge cloud or core cloud.3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
Edge computing takes a further leap forward with move to harmonizestandards (Link to Nokia Blog)The fundamental MEC specifications areready; ETSI MEC is widely recognized in theindustry as the leading SDO for applicationenablement and edge computing.Mobile edge applicationarchitecture, with a UE centricapproachMEC is well positioned to satisfythe needs of GSMA OperatorPlatform and the NGMN FutureNetworks Cloud Native Platformand help monetizing theoperator’s network.MEC is a key building block for V2X services.Industrial 5G compute edge use cases,requirements & deployment models10 2021 NokiaEdge cloud and smallcell networks synergies3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
MEC-compliant open-source Blueprints in the Akraino projectETSI MEC and LF Edge signsed MoU on CollaborationWorking towards moving the industry forward together“The MEC ISG within ETSI and LF Edge’e Akraino project have been working towardsmoving the industry forward together. The first fruit of this labor is about to ripen –an Akraino Mini-Hackathon, endorsed by ETSI, to be held in San Diego the daybefore KubeCon.” (see Blog by Alex Reznik, Chair of ETSI MEC ISG)11 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
ETSI MEC and 3GPP SA6 Edge Application ArchitectureComplementary effortsSynergic MEC / EdgeApp architecture12 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
Nokia solution: RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and MEC on a single platformApplication awareness of the MEC combined with RAN awareness of the RICRAN IntelligentControllerNokia Service Enablement PlatformRIC xApps frameworkfor RAN optimizationand customizationMulti-access edgecomputingStandard compliantMEC API frameworkand service APIs forapplication awarenessin the RANStandard APIs forxApps to interactwith the RANOpen platform forinnovation by thirdparty MEC Apps &xAppCommon Applicationonboarding andintegrationmethodologyInfrastructure independent, containerized platform for innovation, AI & ML platform services13 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
Epilogue There are vast business opportunities at the edge. MEC is coherent with the openness ambition for innovation andgrowth. It provides a common API framework for third-partyplug-ins and open APIs for data exposure and programmability. MEC is aligned with the overall cloud transformation and is anatural element of 5G. MEC is a key enabler for IoT and mission critical, verticalsolutions. It is a focal point for collaboration between operatorsand Enterprises. The fundamental MEC specifications are ready; ETSI MEC iswidely recognized in the industry as the leading SDO forapplication enablement and edge computing. MEC is wellpositioned to satisfy the needs of an Operator Platform andhelp monetizing the operator’s network using MEC APIs. MEC isflexible and extensible. The number of edge initiatives in the industry has considerablygrown and they should leverage MEC to ensure commonpractices and tools for the developers. This will help to ensureadoption and accelerate time-to-market.14 2021 Nokia3GPP MRP webinar – Edge Computing: Industry vertical Viewpoints
MEC is key to deliver the expected 5G performance attributes in practical end-to-end use cases. MEC is considered in . 3GPP 5G Architecture . from the beginning. 3GPP SA2 specified enablers for MEC as an AF, for example: Selection of User Plane Function (UPF) close to the UE Local UPF re-selection (based on UE mobility events)
